Port of Seattle

Seattle, where sails meet the sky. ⛵️

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Chasing dreams with the first light.

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A view straight out of a dream.

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We love creating a more sustainable region — a SEA change.

Cruising into the weekend, ready for fun and sun! 🌞

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Lined up and ready for adventure.

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We’re surrounded by water here in the Puget Sound, so it’s only natural that we want to get outside and enjoy it. 🌊 Test out your sea legs and find out how you can get started in sailing ⛵ or boating 🛥️ → https://www.portseattle.org/blog/want-learn-how-boat-around-seattle

Celebrating maritime and military with the arrival of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Royal Canadian Navy for Seafair Festival Fleet Week in Seattle. ⚓

Creating a more sustainable region is hard work we love doing.

Anchors aweigh! ⚓ It's truly summer in Seattle when we welcome the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy to the waterfront for Seafair Festival Fleet Week. Join us at the Parade of Ships at 1 p.m. on July 30, and for ship tours at Pier 46 Aug 1-4. Details → https://www.seafair.org/fleetweek

Just chasing the sun at the end of the day.

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Thank you for the Sustainable Aviation Fuels tour!

Starting this month, all tenants at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport who provide food service must now use only reusable or approved compostable food service ware and packaging. This new requirement now eliminates plastic and plastic-lined service ware in favor of certified compostable alternatives. The initiative will help capture more food waste for composting, ease sorting confusion for travelers, and prevent food-contaminated products from ending up in the wrong place. https://www.portseattle.org/news/sea-moves-all-reusable-or-compostable-food-service-materials

Sunshine, sea breeze, and ships! 🌞🚢

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Major construction has begun on the Maritime Innovation Center on the grounds of Fishermen's Terminal. The historic Ship Supply Building, constructed in 1916, will be modernized into a 15,000 square foot facility featuring work, fabrication, and event space for new business incubators and anchor tenants. This beautiful and modern facility will be on the cutting-edge of sustainability. The Port and architects at Miller Hull are designing the facility to meet the world’s strictest green building certification, the Living Building Challenge. Learn more: https://www.portseattle.org/blog/green-building-innovation-meets-maritime-heritage

Chasing sunsets and weekend vibes 🌅 Happy Friday!

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This week was the 75th anniversary of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 9. The celebrations began on Tuesday when Commissioners introduced a proclamation recognizing this major milestone. Festivities continued throughout the week with activations for travelers at the airport, a gathering for our tenant and community partners, and recognition events for airport staff. This Saturday, July 13, we’ll celebrate at The Museum of Flight with a screening of our airport mini-documentaries and an aviation panel featuring current and former airport directors. Lastly, we’ll be at the annual Olde Burien Block Party hosted by Discover Burien on July 20. Our Port of Seattle Police and Fire departments will be joining us and there will be lots of family-friendly activities.

Now in its 25th year of cruises between Seattle and Alaska, cruise tourism has become a significant part of the local economy, contributing to hundreds of businesses and thousands of jobs, and bringing nearly $900 million to the region in economic impact, bolstering small, local businesses like Seattle-based Jamie Slye Hats + Accessories.

Over the 2023 and 2024 Alaska cruise seasons, Slye forged new connections that have boosted her business. Many cruise passengers found their way into her shop before or after their cruise, and she secured a partnership with Holland America Line to bring her hats into its Denali National Park shops in Alaska.

Traditionally, hat shops like Slye’s are a destination for people who have researched the shop in advance. But Slye said tourists and cruise passengers have resulted in another type of customer. “A lot of people just walking past were very surprised to see a hat shop, and also were very happy to see one because they realized that they would actually be able to use a hat for their travels,” Slye said. Read more → https://www.portseattle.org/blog/seattle-hat-designer-makes-personal-connections-cruise-passengers

The 2024 Seattle cruise season is shaping up to be the biggest ever. 🚢 At the same time, we continue our quest to be one of the most environmentally friendly ports in the nation. Check out these 5️⃣ fascinating facts about the Seattle cruise industry in 2024:

Five Fascinating Facts about the Seattle Cruise Industry in 2024 The Seattle cruise industry brings essential visitors, revenue, and economic support to our region. And the 2024 season is shaping up to be the biggest ever. At the same time, the Port of Seattle continues its quest to be one of the most environmentally friendly ports in the nation. How can these bo...

A great time for a sail! ⛵️

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For safety, Jack Block Park in West Seattle will be closed on July 4. It will be reopened to the public on Friday, July 5.

Work is underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to be the first airport in the nation to use a special cleaning technology that more fully removes foam containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from airport fire trucks and replace it with new fluorine-free foam. All five of SEA’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles are expected to be ready with the new product by mid-July.

The Port of Seattle Fire Department has been a national leader pressing for the transition away from PFAS foam. Since 2018, the Port has worked diligently with local, state, and national partners to bring attention to the need for replacement.

SEA Leads the Transition to PFAS-free Firefighting Foam at Airports Nationwide Work is underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to be the first airport in the nation to use a special cleaning technology that more fully removes foam containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” from airport fire trucks and ...

For members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride is a time for us to unapologetically celebrate who they are, to find community and be seen, and to recognize the incredible work and sacrifices of our country’s q***r leaders who made Pride possible. Yesterday, Port employees and members of our Port-wide Pride employee resource group participated in the Seattle pride parade. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

For members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride is a time for us to unapologetically celebrate who they are, to find community and be seen, and to recognize the incredible work and sacrifices of our country’s q***r leaders who made Pride possible. Yesterday, Port employees and members of our Port-wide Pride employee resource group participated in the 50th Seattle Pride Parade. 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚! 🏳️‍🌈